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Parkrun Practice Evaluation

DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT

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22 Dec 2025 at 12:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is seeking a supplier to conduct an independent evaluation of parkrun as part of a completed procurement process. This project, categorised under research and development services, utilised a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £160,780, commenced on 20th October 2025 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2026. Situated in London (postal code SW1A 2BQ), the tender was awarded on 11th December 2025 to Frontier Economics Limited, with the award notice published on 22nd December 2025. The process reached the Award stage of the procurement lifecycle.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and consultancy services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive evaluations in the sports and community sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) could particularly benefit from similar opportunities in future tenders by leveraging their expertise and competitive pricing within government frameworks. Engaging in projects like this not only strengthens a business's portfolio but also aligns with the strategic priorities of public sector initiatives, fostering growth and expanding market reach in the public procurement domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parkrun Practice Evaluation

Notice Description

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) requires a supplier to provide an independent evaluation of parkrun.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3ef68a6a-b6d3-4722-b363-04f873927bbd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96fd5a42-8d8a-4803-8245-a3ce36bf6404
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,780 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,780 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Oct 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR CULTURE, MEDIA AND SPORT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2BQ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FRONTIER ECONOMICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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